Born Quote by Blaise Pascal
“The manner in which Epictetus, Montaigne, and Salomon de Tultie wrote, is the most usual, the most suggestive, the most remembered, and the oftener quoted; because it is entirely composed of thoughts born from the common talk of life.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Pensées", 1670
Common everyday thoughts become lasting wisdom when expressed clearly.
In simple terms: Simple talk can become profound ideas.
Key Takeaway
Value everyday observations.
Themes
wisdom
communication
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- education
- writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
language
human experience
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- Which daily insights could you share?
- How to make ordinary ideas memorable?
A Different Perspective
Not all simple thoughts are remembered.
